Difference Between High Court and Supreme Court and How to Approach Law Practice in These Forums

Lawyers practicing in the district courts, often aim to expand their practice to the High Courts or even the Supreme Court.

But what's it really like in these higher courts?

What's different between them, and is it tough to work in both at the same time?

When you start in a High Court or the Supreme Court, do you have to intern first or can you start right away?

Find the answers at LawSikho Dialogue's offline event, on the Difference Between the High Court and the Supreme Court and How to Approach Law Practice in These Forums where our speaker Advocate Nishant Verma, an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, will share his firsthand experience.

Host: Advocate Utsav Mukherjee (Lawyer - IP/Tech/Commercial, Constitutional Writs)

Date: November 10, 2023

Time: 6.30-8.30 pm (discussion & Q&A), 8:30-9:00 pm (networking & snacks)

Venue: Beyond Just Work Coworking, B- 710, 2nd Floor, Sushant Lok, Opposite Huda Metro station, next to Fitclub Gym, Gurgaon, Haryana.

Key points for discussion:

• Understanding the hierarchical structure of the judicial system
• Powers and jurisdictions of High Courts and Supreme Court
• Distinction between the High Court's appellate jurisdiction and the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction
• Importance of precedents
• Appeal process from a High Court to the Supreme Court
• Types of cases heard by the High Courts and Supreme Court
• Building a successful High Court practice
• Unique challenges of building a Supreme Court practice
• Role of advocates and the importance of legal specialisation
• Opportunities for junior lawyers to gain experience in High Court and Supreme Court cases
• Differences in procedural requirements and documentation for cases presented in the High Court and Supreme Court
• Role of legal research
• Legal ethics and professionalism
• Emerging trends
• Landmark cases and their impact on legal practice
• Importance of staying updated through continuing legal education
• Balancing court and client expectations
• Advocacy skills
• Future outlook

NOTE: Once you register and attend the event, you will receive a digital certificate of participation from LawSikho within three days.

Objective: To educate lawyers with the knowledge and insights needed to build successful practices in both High Courts and the Supreme Court.